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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1929
Page
21
Fragmentary notes describe spinach and other produce prices shifting as a local commission surveys rowers and berry growers. Reports mention cable damage, weather impact on markets, and a green bean sale by a vendor offering prices around four dollars.
Market listings show a wide range of vegetables fruits and goods with prices per bushel dozen pound and cent amounts. Items include celery lettuce mustard greens peas peaches apples almonds tomatoes oranges and other produce with varying prices and measurements. The garbled OCR preserves many item names and units common in early 20th century grocery notices.
Oil notes mention burying seven bays and zero ties in an early scene. The fragment references a seaside setting and a classroom, with sparse details about players and events.
The fragment hints at a money and metals topic mentioning HINES with unclear text. No coherent event or facts are readable to extract a full summary or proper headline.
The piece reviews the market mood before the holiday period, noting cautious sentiment and anticipated shifts in stock and financial activity. It mentions December patterns, fund expectations, and the Mercantile Review forecasts influencing investor views.
Turbulent trading sees wheat prices drift lower amid weak demand and speculative selling. Reports from Liverpool and Chicago show scattered declines while North American and European buyers reassess supply and futures outlooks.
Grain market prices reported Monday show wheat at 1.10 per bushel with white and silvery grains noted. The scan lists various grain terms and prices though some words are garbled, indicating a typical early market listing with commodities and values.
A Kenedy school joins a regional association, signaling collaboration with neighboring districts. Officials cite shared resources, improved programs, and anticipated cost savings as the district pursues stronger regional ties.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Yoakum area residents suing over a bee related issue and a local fire report. Names and places are unclear. event details are not fully legible. The garbled lines imply legal action, public safety or municipal concerns but lack concrete facts.
Local groups meet with Chief Oh Reyee to discuss community issues and cooperative efforts. Officials from the club network outline plans for safety programs and youth engagement in the district.
A fragmented Amarillo water plant report shows gains in efficiency and output. Officials cite improved treatment processes and steady supply metrics, with local crews continuing maintenance and monitoring across treatment stages.
Unclear readable text reports a likely local sports item about an athlete named Mryinen Ace setting a mark at a prom tied event. The fragmentary OCR yields limited readable details and does not confirm event, place, score, or date.
Local notice describes a December 23 gathering at the village Christmas tree where children will receive gifts and meet a visiting MP and Santa. Effort highlights include community participation and support from workers and families on the railroad line.
Livestock reporters detail U S cattle and hog prices with varied quotes across calves cows bulls and steers. Receipts show substantial activity at Kansas City and Oklahoma City markets with noted shifts in weights and condition categories amid overall steady to higher demand.
The Cotton market opened steady though prices remained mixed as losses trimmed gains early. Market reports from New York and Liverpool show cautious buying and selling, with January and March positions oscillating and trading around established quotes amid holiday liquidity.
J. H. Neiderhofer, of Walker County, Texas, selected as master farmer for the year, receives a $100 prize for the highest percentage improvement on his farm. W. A. Predetek wins the second prize of $60 and George C. Embrs takes third prize.
The text presents a chaotic mix of names, places, and numbers with no clear event. It mentions Kansas City, Vellore, Germany, and various garbled terms. No coherent report or outcome can be discerned from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary financial page shows brokers and stores in San Antonio with references to Alamo, Title Co, Wes, Cent Pk, and various listings. The unreadable OCR includes stock terms, company names, and notices, with mentions of subpeona and offering hints.
Long time CAFETERIA and kitchen staff figure at Texas State College for Women departs after 26 years. The article notes a veteran cook who oversaw meals in dorm kitchens and administration building, with a shift as assistant manager and later move to a Dallas club as head chef, taking a colleague with her.
Dec 23 reports indicate the new state highway patrol unit will train in highway laws safety and first aid before assignment. Appointees from Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin and other Texas cities will patrol centers within 100 to 150 mile radii, aiding enforcement and road trust operations.
In Texas on December 22 the motor bus division of the road commission awarded twenty three class Bc carrier permits for operation in and around cities from Waco to Dallas and San Antonio. Named permittees include Fred Grusendorf in Waco and T. H. Goss in Rosenberg among others, with routes around major towns such as Ennis Matador Tarpe y Corsicana Corsicana and Marietta.
The Kerrville Mountain Sun marks its 47th year as a West Texas weekly newspaper. The first issue of volume 47 rolled off the press in the second week of December, with seven to eight pages per weekly issue. Salter remains owner and publisher, with Bob Bennet listed as editor.
Harlingen shows population gains in the 1950 city directory with more business and professional listings, reflecting growth for the Merlingerm area and related developments in the local economy.
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